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Ten years ago, the first ESHK Hair salon was established in Goswell Road in East London, and there are now two more spread across this city. Here in Berlin, owner Miguel had been working in hairdressing for 15 years when founders Meg and Fernando approached him to ask if he would like take on the running of their new German salon. Miguel accepted, and so in December 2015, close to Körnerpark, the first ESHK Berlin opened its doors. The original concept has been expanded to include a record store alongside the salon, with a well-curated selection of vinyls to browse and play. The salon’s interior bears little resemblance to the former sex cinema that it used to be, with huge wide windows, stripped wood flooring and wallpaper free walls. Only the neon sign hanging above the counter which asks “is legal sex anal?” is a cheeky reminder of the old days. As for the haircut, I was completely satisfied; they used Kevin Murphy organic products, and I left with my hair soft and velvety. It’s a successful overall concept, and I am now their newest regular customer. (Text: Helen von der Höden / Photo: Iveta Ryšavá)